Radio Features

The role our nation’s dams play in everything from irrigation, power generation, and recreation is important. Yet with several of these structures aging, work is underway to repair and restore dams while educating those living around these facilities about dam safety awareness. Rod Bain talks with two USDA officials involved in the management of, research on, and public safety associated with dams in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Sherry Hunt of the Agricultural Research Service. Jose Hernandez of the Natural Resources Conservation Service

A little known organization is working behind the scenes to guard the world's food supply and prevent sickness and death. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Mary Frances Lowe, U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius Codex Manager.

What are some of the factors behind the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's outlook for this year's Atlantic hurricane season? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. NOAA Administrator Richard Spinrad. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.

With another above normal Atlantic hurricane season forecasted, the public is being advised how they can prepare for such an emergency event. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell.

The U.S. Forest Service has placed a cease order on its prescribed burn operations in national forests lands, giving the agency time to conduct a re-evaluation. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore

USDA is involved in management of several dams across the nation, so dam safety awareness is of importance, especially regarding educating the public about it. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Sherry Hunt of the Agricultural Research Service. Jose Hernandez of the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The Agriculture Secretary recently told lawmakers of the latest efforts to build up the resiliency of the nation’s meat and poultry supply chain. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Another rise in projected U.S. ag exports was forecasted in USDA's latest trade outlook - one that would set a record if realized - so what is behind this increase? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

There's a little known organization that is working behind the scenes to make food safer and global food trade easier. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Mary Frances Lowe, U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius.

Farmers and landowners within the Chesapeake Bay watershed now have additional USDA resources to assist with their efforts to increase conservation, and in turn, improve water quality. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service

Groundbreaking research into ag nutrient runoff and how such can be reduced or limited has led to the nomination of a USDA scientist for a prestigious federal honor. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Mark Williams